Description
This classic Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy biscuit dumplings simmered in a creamy broth with vegetables. Perfect for an easy, satisfying dinner, this slow cooker dish combines the convenience of a one-pot meal with homestyle flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 cup frozen peas
Dumplings and Garnish
- 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, sliced celery, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning on top. Pour in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth to create the stew base.
- Cook the Chicken and Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, and the vegetables have softened, developing the stew’s rich flavor.
- Shred the Chicken and Add Peas: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir in the frozen peas to heat through.
- Add Biscuit Dumplings: Cut each biscuit into 4 to 6 small pieces. Evenly distribute these biscuit pieces over the stew mixture in the crockpot, gently pressing them so they are mostly submerged. Cover and cook on high for another 1 to 1.5 hours, allowing the biscuit pieces to cook through and become fluffy dumplings.
- Final Stir and Garnish: Give the mixture a gentle stir once or twice before serving to combine the dumplings evenly. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking before serving.
- You can substitute with rotisserie chicken to save time; just reduce the initial slow cook duration and add shredded chicken later.
- Cook times may vary depending on your slow cooker model and temperature settings.
